The Decameron: Here’s release date, plot, where to watch, trailer, cast and crew

Netflix has unveiled the full-length trailer for 'The Decameron,' a dark comedy series set in 1348 Florence during the Black Death. The series features Tony Hale, Zosia Mamet, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson.

Plot

'The Decameron' is set in the year 1348, during the Black Death in Florence. The story follows a group of nobles who, along with their servants, retreat to a grand villa to escape the plague. Their lavish holiday turns into a scramble for survival as social rules disintegrate. The characters, both cunning and outrageous, navigate this chaotic period.

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Cast and Crew

The series stars Tony Hale, Zosia Mamet, and Saoirse-Monica Jackson. The cast also includes Amar Chadha-Patel, Leila Farzad, Lou Gala, Karan Gill, Douggie McMeekin, Jessica Plummer, and Tanya Reynolds. Kathleen Jordan, known for 'Teenage Bounty Hunters,' created the series and serves as the showrunner. She executive produces with Jenji Kohan, Blake McCormick, and Tara Herrmann for Tilted Productions.

Production and Direction

'The Decameron' features eight episodes, with Michael Uppendahl directing four of them. Uppendahl is known for his work on 'Fargo' and 'American Crime Story.' The series promises to blend dark comedy with historical drama, bringing to life the story inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio’s 14th-century allegory.

Release Date, Where to Watch and Trailer

Netflix will premiere 'The Decameron' on July 25. The full-length trailer, released after an initial teaser set to New Order’s "Blue Monday," provides a glimpse into the series' blend of mayhem and dark humor.

FAQs:

What is the premise of 'The Decameron'?
'The Decameron' follows nobles and their servants hiding from the Black Death in a villa. Social norms break down, leading to chaotic survival.

When will 'The Decameron' premiere on Netflix?
'The Decameron' will premiere on Netflix on July 25, offering a dark comedy set during the 1348 Black Death.